essentially

essentiellement, fondamentalement

En considérant la nature profonde ou les caractéristiques les plus importantes de quelque chose.

En anglais simple : When you consider the most important features or the basic nature of something.

• She is essentially a kind person.
• The problem is essentially one of trust.
• Despite its bright colours, the design is essentially simple.

Synonymes : basically, fundamentally, at heart

Expressions courantes : essentially a question, essentially human, essentially simple, essentially good

pratiquement, dans l'ensemble

Presque totalement, malgré quelques petites différences ou exceptions possibles.

En anglais simple : Almost completely, although there may be small differences or exceptions.

• The two rooms are essentially identical.
• Our plans remain essentially unchanged.
• The work is essentially complete, apart from a few small details.

Synonymes : mostly, largely, virtually

Expressions courantes : essentially the same, essentially unchanged, essentially complete, essentially identical